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The arrangement of damage to the timber suggests it may have been partially submerged during its useful life, possibly as part of a shore based instalment such as a jetty or quay.", "classification":"Timber", "periodFrom":29, "periodTo":41, "workflow":3, "institution":"MAS", "datefound1":"2017-03-09T00:00:00Z", "subClassification":"Unclassified worked timber", "created":"2017-03-09T16:32:49Z", "updated":"2020-02-21T11:57:28Z", "secuid":"31", "diameter":600, "length":2000, "quantity":1, "material":14, "completeness":2, "preservation":3, "discovery":5, "recorderID":"PAS5C5037EF001C03", "createdBy":2, "countyID":17765, "county":"Hampshire", "fourFigure":"SZ6998", "fourFigureLat":50.77748385, "fourFigureLon":-1.0227273, "what3words":"minute.catch.muddy", "precision":10, "creator":"MAS MAS", "updatedBy":"MAS", "materialTerm":"Wood", "primaryMaterialBM":11988, "completenessTerm":"Incomplete", "preservationTerm":"Poor", "periodFromName":"MEDIEVAL", "periodFromBM":"x14221", "periodToName":"MODERN", "discoveryMethod":"Coastal walking", "filename":"IMG_2450.JPG", "thumbnail":92, "imagedir":"images\/MAS", "recorder":"PT", "timestamp":"2024-10-09T14:15:10.753Z" }, { "findIdentifier":"finds-12", "id":12, "old_findID":"MAS-100012", "objecttype":"LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY", "broadperiod":"MODERN", "description":"This hulk is situated on the River Deben, just outside of Melton (Suffolk) and is estimated to measure 11.5 m in length and 3 m in width. The structure is rectangular in shape with squared edges and straight sides. One end suggests the presence of a bulkhead and a hatch or doorway, while the other end is missing. Parts of possible rudder components are located close to the bulkhead, suggesting that this is the stern. Internal frames can be seen throughout the remaining structure; estimated measurements reveal a spacing of approximately 0.42 m. The hull is constructed of wood in a double diagonal layout, with metal plating over the top on the exterior of the hull. The hulk shows extensive deterioration and many of its fixtures and fittings have been stripped. A large proportion of the vessel is now missing. \n\nThe shape, size and construction are all indicative of a British Landing Craft Assault (LCA) from the Second World War (WW2). The basic structure of this type of landing craft was a double diagonal wooden hull, commonly built using mahogany (Lavery 2009:20), although other timber species were used to keep up with the number of vessels required. Steel armour plating was then added as an outer skin. The overall length of an LCA was 12.7 m (41.6 ft) with a beam of 3 m (10 ft) (Royal Marines Museum). The main feature of LCA's was the bow ramp, used for amphibious landings such as on D-Day. This part of the vessel appears to be missing and may explain why the hulk has no bulkhead or bow features. The main use of the vessel was for troop transport; this featureless area took up most of the length of the hull. The internal frame spacing of LCA's was 0.45 m (Lavery 2009:21). At the after end of the troop compartment was a watertight bulkhead that separated the engine room (Lavery 2009:19). This bulkhead had a hatch for access by the stoker, which may be what is visible on the remaining hulk. After the engine room there was no further armour plating, which serves to explain the complete loss of the stern. It is difficult to positively identify this vessel as, athough the hulk displays several characteristics of an LCA, with the overall lack of structure it is possible that the remains may be of a barge or similar vessel. ", "notes":"The British LCA was developed early in WW2 to meet the need for landing troops on invasion beaches, being built between 1939 and 1945. The LCA was developed from a prototype designed by John Thornycroft Ltd, who then took up much of the LCA construction throughout the war (Lavery 2009:18). The landing craft proved to be a vital tool in WW2, particularly in the invasion of mainland Europe. The vessel allowed troops to be ferried from the main transport to the beachhead, with a shallow draft allowing it to be driven right into the shallows. Additionally, the low silhouette and almost silent engines added to the success of the vessel. \n\nIf this vessel is an LCA, its location suggests that it was possibly used as a training vessel. The south coast of Suffolk was extensively used for all kinds of training during WW2. A large area directly to the east of Woodbridge, and across the river from the hulk, was acquisitioned by the military for training purposes (Liddiard and Sims 2014:37). The coastline also made it ideal for training in amphibious landings.\n\nThe NRHE and Suffolk HER reference numbers cited in this record refer to the 'Melton (north) hulk assemblage', an assemblage of seven hulked vessels in the intertidal zone at Melton, on the north bank of the River Deben. This site is recorded in two surveys: Rapid Field Survey of the Suffolk Coast and Intertidal Zone (Suffolk County Council Archaeological Service 2003) and Hulk Assemblages: Assessing the national context (Museum of London Archaeology 2011, 2013), however no vessel types are recorded. It has also been recorded through the Coastal and Intertidal Zone Archaeological Network (CITiZAN) No. 82023. 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Its manufacture would have been cast. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) crest is stamped into the end of the spoon. The crest features the RAAF monogram with a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown. This crest is the same style as that used for cap badges and is modelled from a Royal Air Force (RAF) crest.\n\nThe more widely adopted RAAF crest was commissioned and designed in 1937 and accepted in 1939. It is composed of the imperial crown mounted on a circle featuring the words 'Royal Australian Air Force' and overlaid with a wedge-tailed eagle. Beneath this the scroll work displays the Latin motto 'Per Ardua Ad Astra' (through adversity to the stars).\n\nThis spoon may have been issued by the RAAF victualling department for squadron members to use in the mess, or to a particular individual as one item of their personal mess gear accompanied by crockery and other cutlery. It was the Australian Defence Force that adopted the cutlery moniker 'eating irons'.\n\nThe spoon was discovered on Batten Beach, Plymouth, which is in proximity to RAF Mount Batten, a RAF station and flying boat base, and indicates the likely origin and time period of its loss, although it may have been produced any time after 1921, when the RAAF was formed.", "notes":"The RAF Station Mount Batten was used as a base for flying boats to defend south-west England since 1 October 1928. The start of the Second World War (WW2) saw an increase in operational flying from the base and it was also targeted during German air raids. Two Australian squadrons were under RAF operation control at Mount Batten during WW2: No 461 and No 10 Squadron, both flying the Short Sunderland.\n\nNo 461 Squadron was formed at RAF Mount Batten on 25 April 1942 as an anti-submarine squadron and was stationed there until 31 August 1942. It was disbanded on 4 June 1945, having destroyed six German U-boats. Sixty-four of the 86 squadron members killed were Australian.\n\nNo 10 Squadron was formed on 1 July 1939 and was the first RAAF and British Commonwealth squadron to see active service in WW2. Running anti-submarine operations and patrols, No 10 Squadron operated mainly from bases in southern Britain. It took over the base at Mount Batten in April 1940, however moved to Pembroke in May 1941. No 10 Squadron returned to Mount Batten in January 1942 and remained stationed there until it was disbanded on 26 October 1945, and left for Australia. The squadron sank six U-boats and lost 161 personnel during WW2.\n\nThe NRHE and City of Plymouth HER reference numbers cited in this record refer to the base at Mount Batten.", "classification":"Food preparation and consumption", "periodFrom":41, "periodTo":41, "fromdate":1940, "todate":1945, "TID":"382\/16", "workflow":3, "institution":"MAS", "datefound1":"2016-07-25T00:00:00Z", "subClassification":"Cutlery", "smrRef":"1200528", "otherRef":"City of Plymouth HER Number: SX 45 SE 589", "currentLocation":"With finder", "created":"2016-09-08T08:56:24Z", "updated":"2016-12-14T10:47:45Z", "secuid":"7", "quantity":1, "material":7, "subsequentAction":"28", "completeness":4, "manufacture":1, "surface":"14", "preservation":4, "discovery":5, "recorderID":"PAS57BC1B67001A23", "identifierID":"PAS57BC1E1600176F", "createdBy":2, "countyID":23147, "county":"Devon", "fourFigure":"SX4853", "fourFigureLat":50.35723329, "fourFigureLon":-4.13817474, "what3words":"filled.record.crash", "precision":10, "creator":"MAS MAS", "updatedBy":"MAS", "materialTerm":"Copper alloy", "primaryMaterialBM":10627, "manufactureTerm":"Cast", "treatment":"Plated", "completenessTerm":"Complete", "preservationTerm":"Corroded", "periodFromName":"MODERN", "periodToName":"MODERN", "discoveryMethod":"Coastal walking", "subsequentActionTerm":"Submitted as wreck to the Receiver of Wreck", "filename":"DSC_0292.JPG", "thumbnail":15, "imagedir":"images\/MAS", "recorder":"MF", "timestamp":"2024-10-09T14:13:33.498Z" } ], "facets":{ "objectType":{ "VALVE":3, "AIRCRAFT COMPONENT":2, "BOAT":1, "BOTTLE":1, "LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY":1, "LID":1, "PORTHOLE":1, "SHELL CASES":1, "SPOON":1, "TIMBER":1 }, "county":{ "East Sussex":7, "Devon":1, "Hampshire":1, "Kent":1, "Suffolk":1 }, "broadperiod":{ "MODERN":13 }, "institution":{ "MAS":13 }, "rulerName":[ ], "denominationName":[ ], "mintName":[ ], "materialTerm":{ "Copper alloy":4, "White metal":2, "Wood":2, "Yellow metal":2, "Copper":1, "Glass":1, "Steel":1 }, "workflow":{ "3":13 }, "reeceID":[ ] } }